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Omnium Gatherum's Jukka Pelkonen Diagnosed With Lymphoma as Henry Hämäläinen Steps In for European Tour

The band says all dates starting February 11 in Copenhagen will proceed as scheduled.

Overview

  • Pelkonen announced he will sit out the tour to focus on treatment after confirming a lymphoma diagnosis.
  • Omnium Gatherum stated that the European run will go ahead in its entirety with no cancellations.
  • Henry Hämäläinen, known for work with Shade Empire and Halysis, will serve as the live vocalist.
  • Hämäläinen thanked the band and Pelkonen for their trust and said he is honored to help on the road.
  • The tour supports the album May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way with Fallujah and In Mourning as special guests.